Ingredients

1 c. Sliced pickles

1 c. panko bread crumbs

2 tbsp. melted butter

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

4 slices bacon

1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar

Sour cream, for serving

1 tbsp. finely chopped chives

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 450° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat pickles dry with paper towels.Step 2 In a medium shallow bowl, mix together panko, butter, garlic powder and cayenne. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Working in batches, toss pickle coins in flour until lightly coated, then toss pickles in eggs. Dredge the pickles in the panko mixture until fully coated. Place pickles on prepared baking sheet. Step 3Bake until the coating is golden and crispy, about 15 minutes. Step 4Meanwhile, cook bacon. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain slices on paper towels then chop finely.Step 5Sprinkle cheese and bacon on baked pickle chips and return for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melty. Top with sour cream and chives and serve.

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